Table 4.
Three-Factor Model for the IM–P
| Factor | Item no. | Item description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dominance | 1 | Interrupts |
| 2 | Refuses to tolerate interruption | |
| 8 | Tends to be tangential | |
| 9 | Fills in dead space | |
| 12 | Perseveration | |
| 2. Grandiosity | 10 | Unusual calmness |
| 13 | Ethical superiority | |
| 14 | Expressed narcissism | |
| 17 | Showmanship | |
| 20 | Expressed toughness | |
| 3. Boundary Violations | 3 | Ignores professional boundaries |
| 4 | Ignores personal boundaries | |
| 5 | Tests interviewer | |
| 6 | Makes personal comments | |
| 15 | Incorporates interviewer into stories | |
| 16 | Seeking alliance | |
| 21 | Intense eye contact |
Note. IM–P = Interpersonal Measure of Psychopathy (Kosson, Steuerwald, Forth, & Kirkhart, 1997).